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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 837 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 885 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 95 students received their master’s degree in engineering from UA. This makes it the #119 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 30 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #102 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 837 engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 635 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 104 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Online degrees for the UA engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Online Learning page.
Of the 114 students who earned a master's degree in Engineering from UA in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at The University of Alabama.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 346 |
| Chemical Engineering | 169 |
| Civil Engineering | 157 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 129 |
| Electrical Engineering | 98 |
| Environmental Engineering | 23 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 23 |
| Computer Engineering | 21 |
| Construction Engineering | 13 |
| Architectural Engineering | 12 |
| Materials Engineering | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 267 |
| Physical Sciences | 131 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 122 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 24 |
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